Many of us think of rice as a plant that grows in flooded fields, and that's because the kind of rice we're most familiar with — the long-grain, wetland variety called lowland rice — can be considered ...

For Long-Grain Rice: Rinse the rice before cooking to remove excess starch. Use a 2:1 water-to-rice ratio and cook with the lid on until the water is absorbed. Let it rest before fluffing.

Short-grain rice, or the sticky kind often used in sushi; long-grain, which includes aromatic types like basmati and jasmine; and medium-grain, or rice that tends to be served as a main dish.

Rice, a staple for billions with a history spanning millennia, faces a complex present. Originating in Asia and Africa, its ...

248 calories; 5.5 grams protein; 2 grams fat; 52 grams carbohydrates; 3 grams fiber (11% daily value) Brown rice deserves the top spot because of its fiber and protein content.

cup short-grain, medium-grain, or long-grain white rice (not parboiled, converted, or quick-cooking) ½ tsp. Diamond Crystal or ¼ tsp. plus ⅛ tsp. Morton kosher salt ...

Rice is a staple food for 50% of the world's population. Brown, or whole grain, rice has more nutrients and health benefits than white rice. Learn more here.

Rinse and soak brown rice in water for at least 30 minutes before cooking. This will help soften the bran and make the rice easier to digest. Rinse and soak wild rice in water for at least 1 hour ...

Domestic long-grain rice exports, however, have dipped about 7% over the past 15 years. About 43 percent of the long-grain rice grown in the U.S. was exported last year, down from 50% in 2010.

Jasmine rice, also known as Thai fragrant rice, is an aromatic “long-grain” rice where each grain is about four times as long as it is wide. Jasmine rice comes in a variety of colors.